Maintenance Minutes: How To Locate Your Valve Shutoffs If you don’t know already, here are some quick tips for how to locate valve shutoffs for both your water line and your gas line. January 16, 2023 By sma DIY, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety first-time homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, new homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: Clearing Vegetation Away from Your Home Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or just doing your own outdoor beautification project, clearing vegetation away from your home’s exterior is crucial for both cosmetic and maintenance purposes. July 25, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance foundation, gardening, homeowner, landscaping, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Check for Window Leaks The most common issues that you will encounter with your property’s windows are problems stemming from water intrusion, difficulty opening and closing windows, and air leaks. June 13, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance homeowner, Maintenance Minutes Series, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Change Your Furnace Filter For this project, there’s no assembly or tools required–anyone can change out an old filter. Plus, it’s a good life skill to know as there will come a time when you need to utilize this expertise. June 6, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance homeowner, HVAC, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: How to Test Your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Did you know you can cut risks related to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire hazards in half by following just a few helpful tips? All you need is a foot stool or ladder and possibly a few batteries. May 31, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety ceiling, electrical, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »